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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,205.99, 61,808.96 and 14,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,205.99, 61,808.96 and 14,904.60 is: 22,356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,205.99 : 61,808.96 = 14,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,205.99/61,808.96 = 14,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,205.99x = 61,808.96 × 14,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,205.99x = 921,237,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,237,750.69/41,205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.89

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